I. Recognize an information need

II. Formulate the need as a search query 

Select a source from below to:

III.   

Identify the best potential sources from the Rehab Team Site
IV. Establish the best sequence of sources to fill the need

V.  

Modify and then execute the formulated query based on the structure and retrieval mechanisms of each source selected

Handbooks for Patients and Providers

Search the Journal Literature via PubMed

Best Practice Sources (Discussion Lists and News)

This is an advanced source of information. Search this source after basic sources and intermediate sources.

The Best Practice Sources include online discussion lists for patients and providers, important news items and clinical alerts in rehabilitation medicine. The discussion lists support free, highly efficient communication with colleagues on information obtained from the Rehab Team Site, queries not able to be satisfied by the Rehab Team Site, and any disease, concerns, new therapies, etc. related to SCI/TBI rehabilitation.  Best Practice Sources  (Use your internet browser back button to return to this tutorial)

VI. Evaluate and select from the document for clinical care application